what is x in 30= 5x-24+64-32-32

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Answer:
30 = 5x - 24 + 64 - 32 - 32

30 = 5x - 24

54 = 5x

x = 54/5

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Here is the full solution again, but the simplification of the right side
is shown, one operation at a time, using pemdas.

The right side contains only additions and subtractions.
We need "as" of pemdas. "as" of pemdas stands for additions and subtractions.
"as" of pemdas is: Do additions and subtractions from left to right in the order they appear.

30 = 5x - 24 + 64 - 32 - 32

5x is is not a like term to all the numbers, so we leave 5x alone, and we work on the numbers.

Start with -24 + 64

30 = 5x + 40 - 32 - 32

Now we do 40 - 32

30 = 5x + 8 - 32

Finally, we do 8 - 32

30 = 5x - 24

Now we add 24 to both sides to isolate the term with x.

54 = 5x

Finally, we divide both sides by 5.

54/5 = x

Switch sides.

x = 54/5
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